Into the Age of "1+1=3": A New Way of Working, Created Together with AI

 Hello, AdSense fans.

It has been quite a while since my last update.

Lately, I have become completely fascinated by topics related to AI.

What strikes me most is the sheer scale of the changes brought about by the advent of AI. I feel this shift is significant enough to be called the "Fourth Industrial Revolution."

Simply put, tasks that used to require 100% of our effort can now be accomplished with about 60–70% of that effort by effectively leveraging AI. This is no exaggeration; it is something I experience firsthand in my daily work.

For instance, when explaining or developing for WordPress—specifically WooCommerce—PHP programming knowledge used to be a prerequisite. If an error occurred, the standard process involved a time-consuming cycle of deciphering syntax line by line, scouring official documentation, and engaging in trial and error.

Now, however, simply asking AI a question yields highly accurate answers. It can even propose test code that anticipates future scalability and handles edge cases. This is possible because AI derives "optimal solutions" based on the vast amount of information existing in the world. In essence, the collective insights and lessons learned from countless developers' successes and failures are distilled into the AI's responses.

On the other hand, "creating something from nothing"—the act of bringing something entirely new into existence—remains a realm reserved for humans. With AI handling the groundwork, we can devote more time and energy to infusing our work with our own unique ideas and personalities. I believe this presents an unprecedented opportunity.

You, too, have every potential to become a digital creator. Whether it is writing, video production, product planning, or creating educational materials—the form doesn't matter. I encourage you to take this opportunity to learn how to use AI effectively.

There are countless places to learn. Online courses, books, YouTube, and content creators on social media—the choice is yours. The key is to find a pace and method that work for you. Learn to effectively capture the information flowing your way and use it as a tailwind to propel yourself forward.

For my own part, I regularly use three main AI tools.

There are other tools I use as well, but since they are designed for highly specialized tasks, I have omitted them here to keep the focus on a general introductory guide. If you are interested, I would be happy to discuss them in detail another time.

I encourage you to choose tools that suit your goals and workflow, then combine them with your own unique personality to create something new. I experience this "1+1=3" effect every day—a sense that combining human and AI capabilities generates a synergistic result that goes far beyond the sum of the individual parts.

I am still on my own journey of learning and continue to experiment and refine my approach every day. I wholeheartedly cheer you on in your own endeavors.

This text was translated into English using Google Translate, based on a Japanese translation of the original English and subsequent AI-assisted editing.